Which of the following is NOT part of the Initial Medical Assessment steps?

• A. Determine level of consciousness
• B. Check ABC's
• C. Perform Body Check
• D. Doorknob Check

Answer: (D)

The Initial Medical Assessment focuses on quickly identifying and addressing life-threatening conditions. You start by determining the patient’s level of consciousness to gauge neurologic status and responsiveness. Next, you check the airway, breathing, and circulation (ABC) to see if immediate interventions are needed to keep the person alive. After those priorities are addressed, you perform a rapid body check to look for obvious injuries or conditions that could affect stability. The Doorknob Check isn’t a recognized step in this process; it doesn’t contribute to evaluating the patient’s condition, so it isn’t part of the Initial Medical Assessment.